When I Met You! - Chapter Thirty Three

Some Mature Content Ahead.

“Chotey..finally you are here..we've been waiting too long for you...come and sit quickly so that we can start our dinner” dadiji said fondly as she saw her grandson enter the dining area. She was very glad that both the children were keeping their distance and this was very much favorable to buaji, who seemed to have changed her earlier opinions on arnav drastically, especially after Arnav had sent Delhi's most famous ramani chaatwala at their house for a personal chaat session with buaji.

Khushi winked at him and got back to sipping on her glass of water as arnav came and touched buaji's feet followed by dadiji who went rigid with shock at Arnav's uncharacteristic behavior , everyone watched in fascination as arnav pulled up a chair next to buaji instead of his usual one opposite khushi and turned towards her with a 100 watt smile. One could literally see a collective gasp across the table as anjali, khushi, maya, mamaji and dadiji stared at him.

“So buaji, how was your day? Did you enjoy the chaatwala? Khushi told me how you love chaat and were missing it thoroughly! I hope you have taken enough rest now...tomorrow I have made special arrangements to take you around Delhi, in fact you will all have lunch at my office tomorrow” he said giving a private look to Khushi who blushed adorably.

“Lunch in your office babua?” Buaji asked surprised, “Yes buaji...I actually wanted your expert opinion on Luknowi chikankari work..Khushi has told me soo much about how wonderful you are...it would be an honor to have your advise” he gushed as he got up and started piling buaji's plate with roti and various sabzis.

“I hope you like this kali dal, khushi told me its your favorite so I had HP make it especially for you..Oh and there is moong-dal halwa for dessert...with lots of cashews just the way you like it” she smiled at her as he turned towards the other mannequins at the table “What? Lets start eating everyone..i'm starving!” he said with a sweet smile, which was enough to start another round of gasping around the table.

Buaji who was very happy seeing this lovely side of arnav, gave him a huge smile and swirled her hands in front of him as if taking away the evil eye (Nazar utaro)* “Jiyat raho babua...you are truly a gem and my Khusi is soo lucky to have you for a husband...I know we got off the wrong foot yesterday...” she said and burst out laughing, thumping arnav hard on his back, making him choke on his food.

He quickly drank some water quickly as dadiji patted him, he looked up at buaji who was still clutching her tummy and laughing oblivious to the weird stares she was receiving from everyone “Arre....Got off on the wrong foot babua...you get it? We literally did! Did we not!” she guffawed as everyone got her joke this time albeit in their still shocked state of seeing Arnav's new avatar.

“Oh buaji...I really cannot apologize enough for what happened yesterday..and I am extremely sorry about our little misunderstanding last night..I just hope you have forgiven me for that” arnav said with puppy dog eyes, making maya hiccup loudly, she had probably seen that expression on his face last when he was six and was trying to get himself out of a very tricky situation with his homework!

“Off course babua...I do not even remember all that! I am just very happy that you have taken my request with so much spirit...I know how difficult it is for young love to be away from each other...but it is for your own good..Now its only a few days more before my titaliya gets married...” she sighed as arnav reassuringly kept his hands on hers “I know buaji...but don't worry..we will not let you go anywhere..you will always be here with khushi...your titaliya” he said dramatically.

Buaji sniffed as she blessed him before conversing back with the other elders, the date had been decided for a week from now and there were too many things to do. Arnav smirked as he got back to eating but could feel a pair of mesmerizing hazel eyes upon him, he looked up briefly and winked at her and enjoyed the way her mouth formed a perfect 'o'. She looked down quickly as he felt his phone buzz.

'Wht r u dng?!! its getting 2 diabetically sweet!! buaji wil catch on if u keep up ths act!' he read khushi's msg and replied back to her with a smirk 'Nope! She won't cause i m a charmer...n ur buaji is a total goner! Oh n btw..thr is no such word as diabetically sweet...quite an irony huh? :)' he kept his phone away to see a furious khushi staring daggers his way. He turned around to see anjali observe them which made him quickly look down and concentrate on his food...God! He hated kali dal!

“So..bhai! Did you have your Hot lunch today?” anjali asked him innocently, she looked up at khushi who seemed to be sporting a permanent red face!, she turned back towards arnav and gave him a mischievous look as he gulped down a glass of water “Hot lunch? What is all that about?” maya asked anjali who smiled serenely “Oh..that today na..Khu..”anjali started as khushi quickly cut in “Khurchan da dhaba!” she exclaimed loudly only to make everyone stare at her.

“Khurchan da dhaba? What is that?” dadiji asked looking questioningly at her, khushi who was secretly cursing anjali for bringing it up started sweating as her over worked brain tried to come up with an answer..”Khurchan singh dadi...there's this small dhaba by the back road of our office...whenever i'm fed up of my cold pasta salad..I order hot butter chicken from there..that's what anjali and khushi meant..I had told anjali about it when i spoke to her earlier...guess she told khushi too...” he said quickly giving a chilling look to anjali who was enjoying this too much.

“yes..did you have the butter chicken arnav? Anjali told me its really nice there” khushi said trying to lighten the situation while stuffing her mouth with salad, she looked up to find buaji fondly smiling at them still doing her weird nazar utaro routine. “Yes..m sure bhai had amazing butter chicken na? Oh and off course you must have also had their tangdi kabab na? Its your other favorite!” she giggled as both khushi and arnav looked ready to maul her to the ground.

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“I swear I will kill Anjali!” Arnav barked on his phone as Khushi went about her room getting ready for bed. She was sharing her room with buaji now. She smiled as she answered him “Oh God Arnav..chill...she was only kidding! Plus we are so good at making excuses now..we should probably write a thesis on it!” khushi giggled as she pulled out a pair of flannel nightwear..there was no way she would wear her sexy nightdresses with buaji.

“Yeah...i know! But sometimes she is too much! I think its best I find a guy for her and get her married soon...at least she'll be outta my hair!” he said while laughing “But then on second thoughts...who will be mad enough to marry her! Hell she doesn't even have a boyfriend who can bear her antics!” he said lightly settling back into his recliner.

Khushi took in a sharp breath as she heard arnav's words...she wondered if she should say something to him but then let the thought go since Anjali was no more in a relationship with that opportunistic creep. She smiled as she sat down on her bed “Don't be so mean! She will find the most amazing guy who will love her and bear her antics..you'll see...in fact I was thinking about Raghav!” she said biting down a giggle.

Arnav shot up from his seat “What the! Why are you thinking about Mr Ass-rock!..How dare you even bring him up in front of me!” he said loudly...ready to do some bodily harm to that Raghav. Khushi smirked as she said innocently “Why Arnav? He was such a lovely guy...I mean if things hadn't worked out between us...who knows!” she sighed dramatically loud.

“Khushi Gupta! I do not want to hear you take that man's name in front of me! Understood! I swear to God that I will rip him apart if he so much as looks at you!” he growled oblivious to Khushi's glee. “C'mon Arnav...stop being soo jealous! I was suggesting him for Anjali..not for me..besides I don't think anyone can make my heart beat as fast as you can!” she said seductively.

Arnav relaxed as he heard khushi say those words, he smiled as he sat back “Well then Ms Gupta...is your heart beat, walking...jogging or running right now?” he heard khushi's lilting laughter “Hmm...well right now it is in between walking and jogging...but if you come near me...its gonna start running...real fast” she said softly as she lay on her stomach and cuddled a pillow.

“Do you want me to come near you? Maybe we can have a late night dessert session? I did miss that out during our lunch!” he sighed as he remembered their conference room rendezvous from earlier “Tell me what you are wearing babe” he said huskily only to have khushi blush on the other side.

“Arnav! I am not doing this on the phone...especially when Buaji can walk in any minute..Good night!” she huffed as arnav's pleading voice came from the other end “Khushi...please tell me what you are wearing..is it black? Red or nude? Is it lacy? Or racy?” he laughed as khushi turned on her back and smiled.

“Hmm...well...its black...with tiny red roses...umm...some sheer lace...and....” khushi said seductively as arnav's heart raced, “aaand...i'm not wearing any....BUAJI!” khushi shouted as arnav flinched with a bewildered look “Hello! Khushi?..what the hell was that? Why do you have to always take her name when....” he said with a frustrated sigh only to have her cut his phone. He looked at the phone and was just about to call her back when he saw a text flashing 'Buaji's here...can't talk..c u tomo...luv ya! xx' Arnav tossed his phone away before closing his eyes and switching the lights off...'Hello Sleepless Night!'

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The next four days went in a flurry of wedding preparations and shopping sprees, Khushi was really excited and tired with the whole ordeal but Lavanya had landed today and things would get pretty exciting with her around..also having Anjali with her really de-stressed everything for her..plus Anjali always covered up for her during lunch times with Arnav. She was glad that they were getting to spend those few hours together everyday and today was no different.

“Umm...arnav..stop it...I have to go!” khushi moaned as arnav rained light kisses across her bare shoulder. She was throughly refreshed and exhausted from their afternoon lunch session as they called it and she was already late as was supposed to meet Anjali in the nearby cafe in a few minutes.. “I really need to go babe...anjali might be waiting for me already” khushi giggled as arnav circled his arms around her front holding her heaving breasts in his strong hands while his teeth nipped at her earlobe.

“No way Khushi...you came in late today...and I haven't had my fill yet...let the brat wait for sometime...she'll understand” arnav whispered in her ears as khushi closed her eyes and threw her hands behind her, pulling him closer, her fingers knotting in his dark wavy hair. She moaned as arnav trailed one hand over her belly, lightly pinching her belly button to finally reach her core.

She shuddered as his fingers dipped in leisurely inside her wetness exploring her folds, while his thumb rubbed her swollen nub “Ahh...arnav...” she purred as he bit her lightly on her neck. Khushi's knees turned into jelly as his fingers kept up their assault “Please...arnav...i need you” she moaned as she heard arnav's in-drawn breath against her ears “umm...so now you want me huh? Didn't you say you were in a hurry to leave?” he said in a husky voice and smiled as she slumped against him, her body preparing itself for her release.

“N..no...arrnav...I..I...” khushi gasped as his fingers left her parched core, she could feel arnav's arousal poking her back and was relieved when he quickly picked her up and placed her on their well used couch, it wasn't a moment later when he thrust inside her waiting warmth, her pelvis rising up to meet him automatically as his thrusts increased in speed. She pulled his head down for a passionate kiss as her body started peaking towards its climax.

Arnav felt her muscles clench against his hardness, making him moan out her name, sometimes he wondered about how they fit each other so well, as if two parts of a puzzle. He kissed her madly as her body went rigid..he waited for her release as he too gave in and spasmed against her, both their bodies enjoying the shared shattering orgasms as it rocked them to pleasurable heights.

“Arnav....its only a few more days...I'm so excited for the sangeet and mehendi tomorrow!” khushi gushed a few minutes later as she got out of the bathroom after freshening up. She had already texted Anjali and told her she'll be there in a few minutes and apologized for being late. Anjali had sent a 'winking smiley' as her reply! She smiled as she put on her heels and picked up her tote.

“You know...i was never interested in all this wedding crap...oops I mean rituals..” arnav corrected himself as he saw khushi flash him an angry look “But...since you are loving this so much...I am loving it more!” he said softly as he came towards her and took her lips in a slow teasing kiss. They broke up after a few seconds of holding on. khushi buttoned up her shirt as she pecked him quickly on his cheek “I'll miss you...and I hope you do know that there will be no more of this till we are married now” she teased him as his eyes went wide.

“What? Why?...there's still three more days for the wedding!” arnav moaned as khushi picked up his tie and handed it to him “Yes..and from tomorrow all the rituals start...so I can't leave the house...soo...” she gave him an innocent smile as his face twisted in anger “What the! You know what! Screw the rituals...lets just getting married tomorrow...what difference does it make if it's tomorrow or three days later!” he grumbled loudly as he fixed his tie.

Khushi giggled as she saw his irritated face “Aww...c'mon babe...you can do that much for me right? It won't be easy for me too...but for our family's sake...its only three more days...and then...” she winked at him as he smiled at her. He came forward and circled his arms around her waist “These will be the toughest three days for me...but i do get some leeway for being a good boy right? Maybe a couple of stolen kisses or somthing else...” he leaned in only to be stopped by khushi's hand.

“Uh-uh...no way! Not in the house...if anyone sees us...if buaji sees us! I can't take that risk..besides Lavanya is already here...she's gonna be stuck to me like glue..so I won't get time at all!” she said she she smiled and stepped away from him “besides..distance will make it all the more exciting babe....only 72 hours...start counting!” she laughed as she left a adorably irritated arnav behind her.

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“Bhabhi! I really regret giving you this lunch idea now...Do you know how long I have been waiting for you!” anjali huffed as Khushi came and hugged her “Aww...sorry anji...blame your brother this time!” she grinned as she placed an order for a cafe machiato for her and sat down “So! I was thinking..now that all the preparations are done..why don't we go out tonight..just us girls...kinda like a mini hen night!Lavanya should will be up and refreshed by this evening” anjali said jumping in her seat.

Khushi thought over this, She was so excited that her friend was finally here..but she had been sleeping since the time she got to India..they had tons to catch up but Anjali's idea sounded a good way for all of them to bond together...and she really needed to de-stress! “Hmm...i guess i'm good with it...but we'll have to see if Lavanya will be ok...she's been too jet-lagged..” khushi said thinking.

“Oh ho! She'll be fine...let me get the plans in place..Oh and you have to wear what I give you ok! Plus its friday night and we gotta show you the Delhi night-life!” she whooped as some of the people around looked at her, khushi shushed her and giggled along with her, she was too infectious not to laugh! “Ok fine..Knowing Lavanya she'll be up for this sorta thing anytime! But we can't go overboard ok...I don't want anyone in the family to question us...” khushi said looking serious

“Fine ms Party pooper! But you have to promise that you will do everything we ask you to! And i mean everything!..in fact i'm gonna be making a list of to-do things for you...after all this is going to be your last wild night out!” anjali said as she removed her pen and notebook and started jotting down oblivious to Khushi's stricken expression...speaking of night clubs had reminded her the last time she had visited one...

Anjali looked at khushi who seemed to have spaced out, she moved her hand in front of her face “Hello! Earth to khushi! What happened? You ok?” anjali asked her looking concerned..Khushi gave a quick smile before answering “Ah..yes...I'm fine...just remembered something...Fine i'll do whatever you guys ask me to...as long as it is within limits...” Anjali smiled at her naughtily and went back to making her notes “Oh yes bhabhi...its all gonna be within limits!” she smirked as Khushi rolled her eyes.

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“Thats a fancy little invite...Arnav weds Khushi...but you can't expect anything less from the Raizada's can you!” Shyam sneered as he burnt the golden colored invitation with his lighter...he threw the half burnt remains of it in the dustbin before pouring over his remained whiskey on it. He laughed maniacally as the flames went up consuming the rest of the paper “Swaha!*” he smirked evilly as Mishra looked on..

“Ah..Sir...now that we know when the wedding is taking place...an...and uh...the rituals are starting tomorrow...don't we need to get out plans in action? I mean it shouldn't get too late...” he stammered as Shyam looked at him with bloodshot red eyes “You are growing brains Mishra...but not quite!” he roared and laughed at him.

He stumbled towards a scared Mishra and looked him in the eyes.. “Its too soon for anything my dear man...let the Raizada's and Gupta's enjoy these festivities for the next two days...we will strike on the eve of their wedding...” Shyam said smiling with an evil glint, “Poor poor anji...the star of everyone's eyes...mary's little lamb...aww...now won't mary come looking for her if she goes missing..especially when she comes to know that the little lamb is up for slaughter?” he sneered and walked away from Mishra.

“You see Mishra...I have changed my original plan...it's not going to go public this time...but instead its going to be a show recorded only for one pair of beautiful hazel green eyes...My Katya's eyes...” he smiled as he picked up her photo resting on top of the piano “How shattered will Mr Raizada be when his fiancee is found in the arms of his arch-rival one night before the wedding? Shocking right!...” he took a deep breath as he stroked her photo before keeping it back “SJ will win this time Mishra...SJ will win”

*Nazar Utaro : Its a small ritual/routine one does in India to ward off the evil eye..

*Swaha: Sanskrit word for when the ritual or prayer is 'finished'..it marks the end of it

When I Met You! - Chapter Thirty Two

Mature Content Ahead.

“Would you like some more orange juice behenji?” maya asked passing the jug of juice around the breakfast table, buaji smiled at her and shook her head “I think i have had enough breakfast to last me the entire day!” she guffawed loudly, making everyone settled at the table smile and laugh with her. Khushi finished eating her paratha and gulped down her coffee, she was hoping to catch arnav before he left for office but unfortunately he had left quite early today...most probably to avoid meeting buaji she thought sadly.

“Arre Khusi, what are you staring at?” buaji asked khushi as she tapped her lightly on her shoulders, khushi looked up from her thought and pasted a jovial smile on her face “Nothing buaji...i was just thinking that maybe we should go for a tour around Delhi today..you will surely enjoy it and if you want to meet any of our relatives then we can do that too” khushi truly hoped she will deny the relatives bit because she was in no mood to meet any of them, but she knew she had to eventually so might as well ..

“No no, not today...panditji will be coming today na? Isn't that right behenji?” buaji asked looking up at dadiji who nodded in the affirmative. “Why don't you go and finish all your left over shopping? I think i will rest today...my feet still hurt..maybe tomorrow we can do the tour around?” buaji said patting khushi's head, as khushi let out a relieved breath. She smiled at everyone before excusing herself from the dining hall.

As she started walking towards her room, anjali came running behind her “Bhabhi!!” she called out loudly making khushi take a sudden turn back “Anji...what's wrong?” she asked her as she walked the rest of the way back towards anjali. “Nothing..i kinda just wanted to ask you for a favor..” anjali said breathlessly.

Khushi smiled at her “Off course hun, whats up?” they both started walking towards the outside verandah “Bhabhi...actually...ummm...you know i told you about that guy i was seeing right?” anjali asked cautiously to which khushi nodded, “Well, he wants to meet me today...i guess just to apologize or something...but i wanted your opinion if i should forgive him and maybe give him another chance?” she said in one breath waiting for khushi to react.

At first khushi was quite surprised that anjali was even meeting up with the guy, but then it was her life and she was free to make her decision, all she could do was advise “Listen Anji...if you felt the need to ask me for an opinion on something which should have been very clear to you if you were sure about it...just confirms the fact that you are unsure about this guy...so personally i think you should say your goodbyes and part ways...but then after what you told me about him the other day...i feel you should not meet him at all!” khushi said as her own past experience came haunting back

“Anji...this guys tried to pressurize you in to something you were not ready for and then ignored you..do you really think such a fella is even worth considering for a second chance?” she said slowly trying to gauge anjali's reaction who seemed to be listening very carefully to her bhabhi “Hmm...you are right babhi...but i think we need a closure of sorts..he's been really behind me to meet up and talk...i guess i'll talk to him once so that i can finish all this for good” anjali said as a serene smile lit her face.

She was glad that she spoke to khushi regarding this, it was eating her up emotionally about what she should be doing. She gave khushi a deep hug before thanking her for her advise, “Uh..by the way..where are you meeting him?” khushi asked anjali as she turned to leave “Oh i'm meeting him at Noni's near bhai's office...why?” khushi frowned as she answered her “I think i should come with you..just in case..” anjali smiled at khushi's suggestion.

“You know what..i think you should come...but you should go to bhai's office instead...maybe surprise him for a hot lunch?..once i'm done with this guy i'll call you then we can both go shopping together..what do you think?” anjali said with a wink. Khushi blushed at her suggestive suggestion “N..no its ok..i'll wait at a nearby table in the cafe..we'll see arnav in the evening anyways” she said as anjali gave her a huge smile

“Oh come on bhabhi! I know that you and bhai have decided to keep your distance in front of buaji..but what makes you stop when you are alone..in another place..far far away from her? Plus it will help put my frustrated brother at ease ya know..” anjali teased khushi who pinched her on her arm “Ow..what! I'm not that naive to not know what a sexually frustrated male looks like!” she giggled as khushi started laughing.

“Fine, for the sake of your brother's sanity..i'll go meet him for lunch...but you better call me as soon as you are done ok!” khushi patted her cheek as she skipped to her room to get ready, her spirit had suddenly lifted after anjali's suggestion..she knew how unfair the last few days had been for arnav..her mind started swimming in gutterry thoughts as she smiled coyly thinking of how she would get Mr Arnav singh raizada on his knees..literally!

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Khushi walked in gingerly through the huge glass doors of arnav's office, the massive 36 storey building was an architectural wonder in the heart of the city. She went straight to the reception “Hello, i'm here is see Mr Raizada” she said with smile only to be given a cold look by the woman seated “Ok..do you have an appointment? Because Mr Raizada does not just meet anybody without one” she said sarcastically as she looked at khushi up and down, sizing her up.

Khushi was seriously irked by the girl but she kept the smile plastered as she answered “Well, I don't think I need to take an appointment to meet him...I mean would you take an appointment to meet your fiance?” khushi asked with a sweet smile 'Take that b***ch' she thought triumphantly..being Arnav singh raizada's fiancée had its perk she thought as she saw with great satisfaction, the girl scrambling from her seat and nearly tripping on her way from behind the desk.

“Maam, i am so sorry....I did not recognize you...its just that I cannot just let anyone meet boss without an appointment, but obviously you don't need one. Please proceed to his floor from the VIP elevator” she said pointing to a side elevator guarded by security “His office and conference room is on the 36^th floor” she said breezily as she led Khushi to the lift.

Khushi nodded before asking her one last question “Is the conference room empty?” she asked quickly and smiled as the girl nodded, “Great, Arnav and I will be having our lunch there, please make sure no one disturbs him...God only knows when he gets the time to eat in his busy schedule” she said exasperatedly as the receptionist smiled and waved her in. Khushi pressed the 36^th floor button and leaned against the mirrored wall of the lift, 'This was going to be fun'.

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Anjali saw khushi walk into the her brother's office building as she walked into Noni's cafe...she looked around and saw him sitting by the table right at the back of the cafe, she glanced around at the few other patrons sipping their coffee's and chomping down their lunch as she moved towards him quickly, wanting to finish this off as fast as she could. She was glad that she hardly felt anything for him now. She saw him getting up with a huge smile as she approached him.

“Baby! I missed you so much...” he said as he held a bouquet of blood red roses towards her, he came forward to hug her but was surprised when she held her arm up stopping him “Shyam..lets cut the bullshit. I only came here to meet you so that we can finish this off..whatever it is we had. So please lets not pretend romanticizing each other when we clearly know there is no such thing between us” she said caustically as she took her seat, she felt a sense of immense satisfaction as she saw his shocked face.

Shyam sat down and kept the roses away “Anjali...i know i was a jerk...i know i don't deserve a second chance...and i'll never ask you to reconsider our relationship if you are completely over it. But i know that deep down you love me, always have as i have too...it's just that i was too confused about my feelings..but now i am very sure about them. You are the only girl for me baby...i can't live without you” he said trying to sound as sincere as he could.

Anjali looked at him skeptically and was surprised to see genuine warmth in his eyes, was she judging him too quick she thought getting confused again. Few minutes ago she was so sure about her feelings, but now listening to his confession...she wasn't sure. She took a deep breath and looked into his eyes “Look shyam, whatever was between us is over now..It has been since a long while. I thought i loved you..but it wasn't love since it never even withstood a small argument..lets please just part on amiable terms..lets not drag this any further.” she said softly as the waiter came to their table.

'What the hell!' shyam thought as his well planned out plan was falling apart..why was she behaving like this! Here he thought that she would forgive him and again start trailing him around like a lost puppy..but the reality was something else...he had not planned for this...how was he supposed to take her away from here? He gave her a hurt look and said softly “Don't you feel any love for me? Any at all?” he asked with a hurt face.

Anjali sighed as she saw the hurt in his eyes, she did not know if she was doing the right things but she wanted to be firm in her belief “No Shyam, there is nothing left now...please try and understand...we were never right for each other...me and you..it just wasn't meant to be. I really hope you find the right woman...but its not me.” she said gently as she got up to leave “i need to go now..take care ok” she picked up her bag and got up only to be stopped by his hand gently clutching her wrist.

“Anjali i said I won't force you..but for me to move on, I need to give you back all those things which remind me of you...can you come to mine for a few minutes, you can come in your own car if you want..you need not even get down...just wait outside...I'll bring all the things to you...I'm not asking for another chance because i know i royally screwed it up...but i won't be able to survive if i keep things which remind me of you and they are too precious to be hidden or throw away..please?” he asked as a last resort only to have her nod back in an affirmative. He breathed a sigh of relief as she followed him out.

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“Aman, i seriously don't know why i employed you! All i wanted was for you to get me that damn contract paper signed..you know what! just leave it..i'll do it myself!” arnav roared as he ended his call. He ran a hand through his thick hair wondering why he was being so harsh on Aman..this new condition buaji had put before them was killing him..how can he be away from Khushi for so long? He poured himself a glass of water and prayed to God that the panditji will give them an early date for the wedding..he had no idea how much longer he could survive.

He walked to his window and saw a flaming red Audi spyder parked outside noni's cafe...anjali's car he thought surprised, there was only one in the city so he knew it was her...what was she doing here? He quickly called her and waited for her to pick up, as soon as the phone clicked he spoke“Anji...what are you doing at Noni's...you here for lunch?” he heard her take a sharp breath and thought something wasn't right, he heard her soft voice speak up “Ah...yes bhai I had come for a coffee with a friend but i'm leaving now...did bhabhi tell you i came here?” she asked cautiously.

Arnav raised his eyebrows, “What? Why would Khushi say anything? I can see your car parked outside the cafe..who are you with?” he asked quickly, wondering why she came all the way to the other side of town for a coffee, “Ha..that...i was with umm..Suvi...you know my team-mate for the upcoming fashion show? She just leaft so I'm leaving now too..you'll probably see me walking out..ha ha...umm...k bhai..bye..see you later” he heard a soft click as she disconnect and sure enough he saw her walking out looking up at his window..he then saw her give a quick wave towards his window before getting into her car and speeding off.

'Strange' he thought, wondering if anjali was lying to him, but his thought was broken when his phone beeped, he smiled as he saw khushi's name flashing on the message indicator, he opened the text to read it 'Hey babe...r u hungry?' he grinned as he texted back 'Yep..bt only for u'. He waited a few seconds before she texted back 'Don b naughty...hav sent lunch fr u..its set up in ur conf room' he looked at the text quizzically before answering back 'Wht did u make? Buaji ka bharta?' he got out of his room laughing to see his secretary get up quickly and give him a frightened smile.

“What!?' he asked her looking at the weird look she was giving him , “Uh...nothing sir..mam has arranged lunch for you in the conference room” she said pointing towards the door at the far end of the corridor, he nodded at her, 'Did everyone but him knew about this lunch...Khushi and her mysterious ways' he chuckled as he slipped his phone in his pockets and stepped into the room to get totally blown away by the sight in front of him.

Khushi smiled at him slyly as she sat cross legged on the massive wooden conference table, the soft dark oak making her milky white skin glow..the lights were dimmed out giving the room a sultry feel. She smiled at the shocked look on arnav's face as he took in the ethereal sight in front of him, Khushi with a mid thigh length red dress, her long gorgeous legs crossed in front of her,leaning her head on one arm placed on her knee giving him a tantalizing view of her superb bosom..she knew she had him when he quickly closed the door and locked it.

At first he thought he was hallucinating but even his extremely desperate frustrated brain could not chalk out this very real scenario..he locked the door and picked up the intercom on the wall 'Suzy, I'll be busy for an hour at least..no interruptions and i mean no interruptions..” he said calmly, feeling anything but. He slowly placed the receiver back on the cradle and walked towards khushi. He saw her uncrossing her legs as her eyes got dark reflecting his, there was no time to waste with pleasantries between them as need and desire overtook their systems.

Khushi gasped as arnav pulled her roughly towards him, his lips claimed her in a frenzy as all thoughts left her system and her well planned seduction came crashing down. Her eager mouth responded feverishly to the assault on them. She pushed his coat away from his body as her fingers started undoing the buttons on his vest, before she knew his vest came off followed by his tie, her fingers now found their way into his thick black hair pulling his face closer to hers as their tongues played for dominance.

Arnav groaned as khushi bit his lower lip then gently took it into her hot mouth to suck on it as he widened the gap between her thighs, sliding his hands on her inner thighs making her dress ride up dangerously high, he loved her in red and today she looked no less than a siren. She bent her hand down to take off her red killer heels but he stopped her “leave them on..” he rasped before pulling her lower body towards his, her butt resting on the edge of the table while her legs wrapped themselves automatically around this hips.

Khushi could feel his hardness poking her, it excited her to no end, she threw her head back as his tongue started this decent down the delicate column of her neck his fingers simultaneously undoing her zip at the back of her dress; once arnav pulled the entire zip off he lowered her dress from her shoulders to her waist, his eyes darkened further as he saw her sparking eyes, swollen lips and pink flushed body waiting to be one with his. He lifted her up slightly as she uncoiled from his body, his hands taking off the dress completely off her.

He suddenly stopped for a second as his eyes registered the sexy lingerie she wore, God she was beautiful..he once again pulled her against him as she helped him take off his shirt..he groaned as she nipped at his pecks with her small teeth then laved it with her soft tongue. He pushed her back on the table as he leaned down to trail small kisses all over her body, his deft fingers quickly undid her bra as his mouth suckled on her pebbled peaks, Khushi let out a satisfied moan as he kissed her further down her body, his tongue dipping into her navel.

“Arr..arnav...ahh..baby...its too much....i need you...” she moaned as his tongue now lapped the sensitive skin near her panty-line. He cupped her straining breasts as his teeth pulled down her soaked panty down her long legs, she flicked her legs to throw it off her as he undid his belt and pulled off his trousers and boxers “I've been waiting too long for this baby..please forgive me if i'm too rough” he said huskily as he pulled her up to cradle her body against his, khushi smiled at him coyly before reaching into her handbag for protection.

“I don't care how you take me baby...i'm all yours” she said as she kissed him passionately while sliding the rubber on his arousal, arnav hissed as her hands caressed his length, readying her, he cupped her butt cheeks as he deepened the kiss and thrust inside her welcoming warmth at the same time, he swallowed her gasp as he filled her up completely, his thrusts becoming more and more fast and rough as he claimed her. She scratched her nails on his back and cried out his name as each thrust took her to newer heights “Faster arr...rnav..take me baby” with a final thrust ,her body finally crashing in waves of pleasure as she climaxed against him.

Arnav finally felt like he was home, his khushi was his home.., her husky voice was his undoing as he bit her hard on her shoulder while his body responded with violent orgasms..he held onto her tightly as she wound her hands around his neck throwing her head into the crook on his neck, he finally felt his body relax as the aftershocks shook him slowly out of the reverie..he had never felt this alive. They held onto each other like that for a few more minutes before arnav scooped her up from the table and laid down with her on the dark leather couch.

“Sorry baby...i know i was too harsh with you...i can't believe i bit you..” he said as they lounged about on the couch, he took her hands in his and kissed her knuckles, khushi smiled at his guilt ridden face and kissed him on his cheek “Don't be silly arnav...please don't apologize...besides i love your wild side...its such a turn on” she giggled as he pulled her down below him, his lips gently brushing against the stark bite mark on her shoulder, “in that case my love, maybe you'll find my gentle side equally arousing...” he whispered in her ears as once again they got lost in each other, making most of their short time together.

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“Shit! Shit! Dammit to HELL!” Shyam shouted as he banged his hand on the dashboard of his car, he could not believe that luck could be so cruel to him, that his well thought out plan would fail so miserably! “Damn that f*****g ASR!” he gritted as he remembered what happened a few minutes ago. Anjali and he were just at the door when she got a call from her brother who had incidentally seen her stupid car parked outside the cafe. She made up a lie and told shyam that they could meet some other time for the stuff before walking out of the cafe straight into her car.

He could not believe his rotten luck, he could not even run behind her since he was watching from his ivory tower! All his well thought out plan went down the dumpster, thanks to that sonofabitch! He had immediately canceled everything because now arnav knew she was at noni's...and there was lots of evidence like CCTV camera's if he wanted to find anything in his sister's last visited place..IF his plan had become successful. Now he had to wait for the next opportune moment to strike..he just hoped it was well before the dreaded marriage took place.

Khushi's Dress....But imagine a little bit shorter :)

When I Met You! - Chapter Thirty One

Arnav cursed under his breath as buaji's voice sounded more satanic, like a devils knoll "Arre, open now..i want to sleep next to you tonight. We have soo much more to catch up on...why are you taking so long?and why did you think it was arnav! Khushi?? aye khushi? Open up!" khushi got up with lightening speed and donned her discarded clothes, she stuffed her torn panty in one of the drawers before picking all of arnav's clothes and pushing him inside the bathroom.

"Coming buaji...i just got out of the shower...give me a few seconds to dress" khushi shouted as she pleaded arnav "Just stay inside till i go ok...i'll take her back to her room...leave after a few minutes" she said as she turned to close the door, arnav held her hand and pulled her back to him "No khushi...just make up something...you can't leave me like this" arnav said in an angry irritated voice.

"Arnav try and understand, she knows me too well and i can't lie to her...just tonight ok...please baby, won't you do this much for me?" khushi whispered coming close to arnav and placing a small kiss on his rough cheek. Arnav held her tight and nuzzled her neck "hmm...khushi...can't you come to me after she falls asleep?" arnav pleaded and looked hopefully at khushi who smiled at him and pushed him away "I'll try...but now i really have to go" she shut the door before her own resolve could fall apart.

She quickly looked at herself in the mirror and straightened her hair, she placed her cool hands against her burning cheeks and opened the door. Buaji stood there with a weird expression on her face "Khusi...were you talking to someone?" buaji said as she pushed her aside and walked into the room. Khushi shook her head "N..no buaji...i was talking to you only...i mean i was singing earlier in the shower..but now i'm not!" khushi said laughing awkwardly at her.

"Oh ho! I really do not understand your madness sometimes!...and why are all your buttons messed up?" buaji said as she came and straightened khushi's buttons, khushi flushed a deep red and panicked as her eyes kept darting towards the bathroom door "Um..that...oh yeah...i was getting ready in a hurry since you were at the door...so i guess i messed it up" khushi said grinning like a mad woman.

"Anyways buaji...lets sleep...but in your room" khushi said pushing her towards the door. Buaji held her hands and made her stop "Why? I like this room...it seems nice..why don't we just sleep here?" buaji said walking to the bed to sit down as khushi quickly came and stopped her making her get up and stand "N..no buaji...the AC is not working and i sweat at night...in fact i was coming to ask you if i can sleep with you...so...thats why.." she said quickly making the first excuse she could think of.

"Oh..ok titaliya..no problem...lets go to my room then" buaji said giving her an odd look. She glanced around the room as she walked out with khushi who switched the lights off before walking to her bua's room but buaji stopped just a few steps later and turned towards her "Arre khusi...i forgot to tell you about Lavanya...did you know she too is coming down soon?" buaji smiled warmly at her niece.

Khushi started panicking when buaji stopped suddenly, she did not want arnav to step out while they were standing there, she held her buaji's elbow and started guiding her towards the other end of the corridor "Oh..ok buaji, thats nice but can we discuss this in the room? Everyone must be sleeping now...and the voices echo here" khushi said frantically as her eyes kept darting towards her door, praying to God that arnav won't come out at the wrong moment.

Buaji felt like something was wrong when Khushi did not react the correct way after knowing about Lavanya's visit "What happened khusi? Is everything ok with you and Lavanya? I thought you will be so excited about this news!" buaji said as khushi felt sweat beads form on her forehead "N..nothing buaji...i'm so very happy!! yay!! but i think its best we talk inside the room...i have soo much to discuss with you!"

"Ok bitiya..you are right, lets go but i need some warm water for my throat so that i can gargle..can you get me a glass? Buaji smiled at khushi who breathed a sigh of relief "Off course buaji..why don't you go to your room..i'll get the water" khushi turned her buaji towards her room while she started walking briskly towards the stairs hoping against hope that arnav does not step out till buaji is well out of sight.

As she was walking along the corridor, she heard a click and saw her room door opening, she looked back to see buaji's retreating back had now turned the corner as arnav stepped out, his chest bare and his pajamas riding low on his hips. He looked up throughly surprised to find khushi standing outside staring at him "Wow! That was quick! She slept so soon?" arnav smiled as he came towards khushi.

"No arnav...she has jus gone to her room...don't just stand there, go now...i'll try and come later...and why are you not wearing your t-shirt?" khushi said as she stepped back from him looking back to see of buaji had come back, she calmed down as arnav chuckled and walked backwards towards his room looking at her "Because you tore away my t-shirt remember? My little minx!" he grinned as he turned and bumped into a large body, that shrieked a loud 'AAA'

Khushi's eyes turned round like saucers while she felt her mouth drop down to the floor, never in her life did she think she would ever be in such a situation which was not only difficult to explain but comical to witness, her body froze as the scene unfolded in front of her...arnav teasing her about tearing his t-shirt...buaji walking out of the shadows right behind him...arnav bumping into her and arnav's large feet once again pressing buaji's sore feet! God! Why????!!

"Shit, buaji...I am soo sorry...did i hurt you?" Arnav asked as the momentary shock left his system, he was horrified and scared to see buaji limping around holding on to the corridor wall while khushi gaped at them like she had just been electrocuted! "Off course I am hurt you fool! Or do you think you have fairy feet?" buaji scolded him with murder in her eyes. It took her a while to steady herself before her eyes trailed his naked torso.

"What is the meaning of this shameless act of yours! I know this is your house but is there no decency in you!" buaji's voice roared aloud and several lights switched on in the house as maya, dadiji and anjali spilled out of their adjoining rooms "What happened behenji?" dadiji asked buaji as she saw her leaning against the wall, her face flushed and angry staring at her grandson.

"Arnav! What is going on? And where is your shirt?" maya asked as she came forward and stood between buaji and him..Arnav was just about to open his mouth when buaji's death knoll started again "Arre! Ask what did not happen...your son walked out of my niece's bedroom devoid of his t-shirt which apparently khusi tore! What is going on between these two kids? I knew something was wrong when khusi tried to hurriedly take me out of her room!"

Buaji then turned her ire on poor khushi who was standing in the same position, shock and embarrassment evident on her crimson face, anjali was holing her hands as buaji came and stood in front of her "Aye titaliya! What is all this shamelessness? What was he doing in your room huh?" buaji asked a stunned khushi, she looked at arnav for support, but knew that as always he'll just turn away..leaving her to explain everything!

She looked down and opened her mouth to speak when she felt arnav stride straight towards her and stand next to her "Buaji, its not what you think! My bathroom got locked and I had only come to Khushi's room to freshen up..but when i was inside the bathroom, you knocked on the door. Khushi panicked as she did not want you to get a wrong impression...so she told me to stay inside till you both leave, She was only trying to avoid an embarrassing situation, but looks like this was meant to be.." he sighed dramatically with his palm on his heart as buaji looked at him with a confused expression.

Khushi looked up with wide eyes at arnav, who so smoothly lied to her buaji..she blinked a couple of times to make sense of the bullshit he just fed her, her irritation at his lying growing ten folds, when buaji turned towards her and tapped her shoulder "If what he is saying is true, where is his shirt? Why did he say you tore it! Khushi answer me! I'm talking to you!" buaji said in a loud but less angry voice.

khushi looked back at her and lowered her eyes, she had to know the truth "Th..that bu..buaaji...i..i" khushi stammered as arnav once again piqued in "She did not tear it on purpose, when i came out she pushed me back inside the bathroom...you know since you were outside...thats when it tore as it got stuck on the door ledge...i thought it best to leave it in there..." arnav said with a straight face, not a single expression of his betraying the fact that he was blatantly lying.

"Hmm...fine but next time Khusi I don't want you lying ok! I understand that both of you are engaged, and if you would have explained the situation to me i would have understood" Buaji sighed as she finally calmed down, she looked at the others assembled and joined her hands together "I am so sorry for creating this ruckus, but i was just taken by surprise.."she said looking down.

Dadiji came and held her hands "No no behenji, its fine..we completely understand and I think its best that you and Khushi remain in same room so as to avoid any more misunderstandings" dadiji smiled at buaji as she turned towards arnav giving him a stern look. Arnav started at his dadi..'what the hell did she mean!..there was no way he was staying away from khushi..' he opened his mouth to speak when maya stepped next to him and held him hard by the shoulders.

Arnav felt his mother grab his shoulder as she shook her head at him, he nodded and kept quite as buaji and khushi wished everyone a good night and went to buaji's allocated room, the latter giving him a disgusted angry look. He saw dadiji and anjali walk to their room while maya stayed put. Arnav felt his irritation rise up at buaji and his heart get heavy due to Khushi's disappointed face, he had no other choice but to lie he thought miserably.

"Chotey!Buaji may have fallen for your lies but I certainly haven't...i won't question what you were doing in Khushi's room as both of you are mature adults, but you must understand that buaji is from an older generation like dadiji...and you still need to win over her...so I think its best if both of you keep your distance in front of her...I hope you understand?" maya said softly before kissing him lightly on the forehead. Arnav saw her retreating back and opened the door to his room...he needed a cold shower!

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Khushi stared at the ceiling as her buaji snored away to heaven, she sighed as she turned on her side and snuggled into the comforter..she wished she was in arnav's arms instead. She looked over her shoulder at the peaceful sleeping form of her aunt and was relieved for two things, once her buaji's peaceful sleep and two for the lies which Arnav had made up.

She had thought about it long and hard and her initial annoyance and anger at him for lying so blatantly to her buaji's had eased up..she knew how delicate her aunt's health was and the last thing she wanted was to trouble her more by blurting out the truth of what exactly they were doing in her room when she knew how old fashioned she was.

She already felt guilty for lying about her job and then hiding her engagement which had put her aunt through so much trauma! And if she had come to know the true nature of arnav's being in her room, it would make it worse. She suddenly felt restless like she had to see arnav and talk to him...things were left very awkwardly earlier. She slowly pulled the comforter away from her body and got up from the bed tiptoeing silently towards arnav's room.

Arnav was standing by the large french windows...it was past 3am but sleep was miles away from him. He was desperate to see Khushi..he felt horrible about lying to buaji and deserved the angry disappointed look he saw in khushi's eyes, but it was all a spur of the moment thing..he sighed as he turned to return to bed but stopped in his tracks as the door slightly opened and his thoughts walked in gingerly towards him.

"Khushi? What are you doing here?" arnav asked as he came and stood in front of her, unsure if she would blast him or hit him...but he was ready for both. He started at her small form and was pleasantly surprised when she leaped forward and hugged him, her arms going around his waist as she held him tight, he smiled as he crushed her against him and buried his face in her fragrant hair.

They stood like that for some time before khushi slowly pulled away and smiled at him. She held his face in her hands "Thank you arnav...for making up that story..I love you soo much for it!" she said softly as arnav's face scrunched up in confusion "What? Wait pinch me...I thought you were angry with me cause i lied to buaji...what happened?" he asked taking her hand as he led her to his bed, they both sat down facing each other.

"I was angry when you lied earlier and made up that story...but then i thought that it was the right thing to do...buaji is all about traditions and old customs...she could never stand the fact that we have a physical relationship before our marriage...and we still need to get her to like you!" her full mouth turned down in sadness as she leaned onto Arnav's shoulder, holding his hand close to her "What should we do arnav!" she whined as arnav chuckled deeply.

"You really are mad you know that!" he said as his arms went around her shoulders pulling her in closer to him "We'll figure it out and if we need to keep our distance in front of her, then so be it..I will do anything and everything to get her approval" he kissed her softly on her head as he got up and pulled her up "And for me to keep up that promise...its imperative you leave right now...otherwise God only knows what i'll end up doing!" khushi smiled at his new resolution, her love and respect for him growing even more if that was possible.

She leaned in and pecked him on his cheek before turning towards his door "Good night baby.." she whispered as she closed the door softly to his smiling face and walked soundlessly back to buaji's room, she sighed in relief as she saw her buaji's snoring form and slid silently into bed, her face glowing in a huge smile, she hugged the extra pillow and fell into a blissful sleep.

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'Hi..meet me tomo @ noni's cafe, 12 noon. C ya' Shyam looked at the sms he had received from anjali for the 50^th time since that evening...he smiled as he muted the TV screen as the evening news came to an end. He tutted at the daily news which stalk of the the same old murders..extortion..kidnapping...rape..yada yada! He thought of all those innocent and not so innocent victims who fell prey to such evils..

"I want everything ready by noon...no mistakes" he said coldly on the phone before cutting the call and un-muting the TV. His face twitched as the excitement of his win made him smile, tomorrow if things went his way there would be one more news on the channel..a news which will make all the news channels go in a tizzy...after all it wasn't everyday such things happened to a well known prominent personality's sister!